West Philly Tool Library

Our Spring Tool Sale is back on 5/4/24! -

Our Spring Tool Sale is back on 5/4/24!      Please consider making a tax-deductible donation online or with a check or cash by visiting the Tool Library during business hours.  We thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to the year ahead, West Philly Tool Library

Thanks to all for helping us in 2023. We simply could not have made it without you. This year, we hosted more classes, added more new tools (and repaired more tools also), and welcomed more new and renewing members than in years past. We are so excited to continue improving how we do tools in 2024, so you can do you!

Today is Giving Tuesday! We are extremely grateful for your support throughout the years, whether that is through a membership, tool sales, or volunteering with us. We are very thankful for what we have and rarely ask for more support. Please help us on this international day of generosity and donate today!

This year, Giving Tuesday is on November 28th. We ask for your support on this day of global generosity, as our organization can only continue to serve the community with your continued support. We have made so many improvements to our member experience in 2023, and we look forward to continue improving in 2024 and beyond. Please consider making a donation of time, tools, or money which will greatly help us continue our mission.

Interested in learning more about your home’s electrical system? Introducing Home Electrical 102, where you will get hands-on experience with an electrical panel and install outlets and lighting circuits into our tiny model house. Electrical 101 or basic familiarity with DIY wiring preferred. Hope to see you there!

The tool sale is back next Saturday, from 9am-12pm. All kinds of tools at low prices! Support the tool library and take home some amazing treasures. As always, you do not have to be a member to access the sale! 🧰 🔧

We are so excited to announce our inaugural Tiny Model House class series! Starting October 15th, we will begin building a real but *tiny* house starting with the framing and working each week through different areas such as installing windows/doors, plumbing, electrical, and even tiling and trim carpentry. This hands-on series will be our first offering of a sequential multi-week curriculum which we couldn’t be more excited to offer! For those who sign up for the entire series, you will get to see the progression from the ground up! The first courses in the series are posted now!

We are excited to announce a few additional classes in our fall series! Most of the classes we posted last time are already sold out, but please send us an email to join our waitlist! Also - stay tuned for a exciting but “tiny” announcement coming in the next few weeks, it is going to be worth the wait!

Now that it’s getting (a little) cooler out, we are excited to announce the start of our fall class series! Come and learn valuable DIY skills from our expert tradesworkers! Classes start at $20 with a sliding scale, plus materials fees for select classes. Hope to see you there!

We hate dead (and misplaced) batteries, so we built a dedicated charging area for them! Stop in today to see our growing inventory of new tools and many of the other improvements we are working on at WPTL!

Like any other tool, air compressors can be dangerous when not used properly. Always completely release pressure from the tank when not in use. If you leave a pressurized compressor in direct sunlight or in a hot vehicle, there is a risk for an explosion. If the tank is not pressurized when not in use, it is safer for you and for us. Stay safe!

Eli, one of our amazing librarians, is leaving WPTL! He has been with us since 2022, and has been an awesome member of the front desk team. Although he will no longer staff the front desk, we are looking forward to his classes coming up in the fall (spoiler alert) and seeing him around while borrowing our tools as a member. Thank you Eli and best of luck in your future endeavors!

Stay safe during your home electrical work by borrowing one of our new non-contact voltage testers! Always test on a known live source before using, to ensure functionality of the tester. These are CAT IV rated up to 1000 VAC, which are well suited for most home DIY projects. Interested in learning more about Home Electrical DIY? Stay tuned for our fall classes, announcement coming soon!

Our newest drill/driver combo #8674 is here! This tool incorporates a quick change head for 1/4” hex shank drill and driver bits as well as 1/2” drive sockets without the need for an adapter! Join or renew now to borrow!

Tool haul time! 🛠️We are super excited to add new tools into our catalogue, including a mud mixer, (smaller) air compressors for our growing collection of nailers, non-contact voltage testers, and more! Stay tuned for stories which feature tips and tricks for these new tools!

Your donations and membership helps us continue to update and grow our inventory!

Only one class left in our Summer 2023 class schedule at WPTL. Our Material Selection course will provide foundational knowledge for beginner to novice DIY’er to apply to a wide variety of projects. From different types of fasteners to caulks, glues, and finishes, our expert Jim will cover a wide range of topics and also answer any questions you may have on your current projects! Get your tickets now!

Every week, we continue to maintain and repair our catalogue of over 3,500 tools so our members can get stuff done! We are always looking for new volunteers to help us inventory, diagnose, and repair our tools! No experience necessary! Join us today!

Meet Don! He is one of our regular volunteers and has become our tool repair guru. Don also joined the board earlier this year. Next time you are in, say hi to Don! He is trying his best (his words) and we think he does an amazing job!

It was great to meet everyone earlier this evening at the ! We had such an amazing time learning about your DIY projects and talking about all the tools we have to offer. Also a big thank you to Jenny and the Friends for extending an invitation to us! We hope to see you again soon!

The party is on!! Come join us for pizza, drinks, raffles, and FUN until 7! Thank you to our raffle donors!

🎉🛠️ Join us for our 15th Anniversary Party on 5/20! -

🎉🛠️ Join us for our 15th Anniversary Party on 5/20!      Please consider making a tax-deductible donation online or with a check or cash by visiting the Tool Library during business hours. For each donation given, we will add your name to the drawing for a free lifetime membership. The lucky lifetime membership winner will be selected during the f...

We’re having a party this Saturday to celebrate 15 years of affordable access to tools in Philly! Stop by this weekend and help us celebrate!

Come on out to the tool library tomorrow and build a garden in time for spring gardening!

Spots are open for spring classes at the West Philly Tool Library. The cost for classes is based on a sliding scale between $20-$40, plus some material fees for select classes. Come on out and learn from professional trades workers about home repair, and get some experience using different tools!

Huge thank you for the generous donation we received earlier today! These router bits, sanders, measuring tools and more will help our members for years to come. Over 90% of our inventory is from donations!

Do you have or know someone who has tools to donate? Visit us today until 3pm or at westphillytools.org/donate

Only a few days left to enter the drawing for a free lifetime membership! Visit our website or stop by to donate! Also check out our merch restock, we have T-shirts (youth and adult) as well as carpenter pencils!

Today is Giving Tuesday! Please consider making a donation, reaching out to volunteer, or do an act of kindness. Every act of generosity counts!

This Giving Tuesday, please consider a donation to the West Philly Tool Library. We are committed to keeping the Tool Library affordable for everyone and we can do this with your help and generosity.

This year your donations helped us achieve some major milestones, including:
-The launch of our brand new website and cloud based inventory system.
- Repair, replace, and replenish many of our most popular and most requested tools, with feedback from you!
- Hold two successful tool sales thanks to generous donations and help from volunteers
- Welcoming back our classes/workshop programs for DIY tips and tricks.

Help us keep our space up and running so we can continue offering affordable access to tools to help you maintain your homes, gardens and take on new projects!